Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

Vic DiGenti’s Workshop: The Suspense is Killing Me

Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Vic DiGenti.

On Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m., Vic DiGenti will speak at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library District.

One of the keys to hooking readers and keeping them hooked is to infuse the story with abundant quantities of suspense. There are many ways to add suspense, and in this workshop, DiGenti (aka Parker Francis) will share some of the secrets used by bestselling authors—and the late “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock—to keep the reader in a constant state of anticipation.

DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and eight works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis.

Working as a ghostwriter and biographer, he has penned biographies for many clients. He has also helped other individuals edit and publish their books through his imprint Windrusher Hall Press.

As a working author and publisher, he has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at writers’ groups and conferences throughout Florida.

He’s the FWA Regional Director for NE Florida and serves on the Board of the Beaches Museum based in Jacksonville Beach. He lives and works in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife and four frisky cats.

A book signing will follow DiGenti’s presentation.

The Writers' Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes encourages and supports aspiring and experienced regional writers. This goal is accomplished via monthly meetings, public readings, small critique groups, a literary journal, and writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Learn more at https://writersalliance.org/

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